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Office of State Human ResourcesDivision
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Environmental Specialist I (S)Position Number
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NC12About Us
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Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.
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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is located at 4100 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
This posting is for 2 positions.
Both positions will support the North Carolina Geological Survey in organizing and maintaining its Core Repository.
Work will take place both inside the Core Repository building and in the adjacent yard.
The role includes periods of physically demanding activity and requires strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with organizing the Core Repository
- Sorting, inventorying, and repackaging at-risk geologic cores collected from both offshore and onshore North Carolina
- Move cores and related collections onto new shelving located in on-site Conex units or other designated areas within the facility
- Follow guidance from Senior Staff on sorting methods, labeling procedures, prioritization, and repackaging standards
- Conduct quality assurance checks on completed work.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tracey HinnantRecruiter Email:
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Find a job with one of the state's largest employers, where career opportunities are wide-ranging, and every job helps enhance the quality of life for NC citizens! The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) serves as the "Center of Human Resources Expertise" for the State of North Carolina through an integrated, multidisciplinary, professional Human Resources Team that is collaborative, strategic, and customer-focused, and supports state government efforts to attract, retain, develop, and motivate a high-performing, diverse workforce. In compliance with the State Human Resources Act and with accountability to the Governor and the State Human Resources Commission, we provide high quality human resources services that enable agencies and universities to attract, motivate, develop, and retain a competent, diverse workforce to meet their business objectives. The agency is comprised of the following divisions Director’s Offices, Business Operations, Diversity & Workforce Services, Government Relations, Human Resources, HR Data Assessment and Review, Safety, Health and Workers’ Compensation, Talent Acquisition Services, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, NC Flex & State Benefits, and Temporary Solutions. Our Office works hard to have North Carolina state government recognized as an “Employer of Choice” and be reflective of the diversity and talent of our state and maximize the potential of our greatest asset—Our Employees! OSHR values start with ensuring CLARITY: C - Creativity: Be curious and seek creative solutions L - Leadership: Lead by example by taking initiative A - Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable R - Reliability: Close the loop I - Inclusion: Create a diverse and inclusive culture T - Teamwork: Collaborate with others Y - Yes Mindset: Be positive, proactive, and continuously improve In January 2025, Governor Josh Stein appointed Staci Meyer to serve as the Director of the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).
Key team members
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